Happy Valentine's Day from Academy Hill!
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Please stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the day for photos from our Valentine's Day and Storytelling celebrations.
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Mrs. Earls and Lauryn Piela enjoy the after school SPARK Baking Class, creating edible valentines for the special people in their world. Thank you, Miss Alex, for the treats!
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As you discuss Academy Hill with your friends and family, you may find the newly created "What Makes Academy Hill Special?" list helpful. While not comprehensive, we think this list highlights the unique and premier curricular and instructional programs that set us apart and make us the best choice in schooling for many families. Please share this link with any friends who might be interested in Academy Hill for their own children.
We are pleased to offer a tuition credit program for current families. If you refer a family to Academy Hill, and that family ultimately enrolls one or more children for the 2020-2021 academic year, we will apply a $500 tuition credit to your account (You may choose to apply the credit to the Annual Fund).
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Re-enrollment Contract Season is Underway
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Enrollment contracts for the 2020 - 2021 academic year will be sent through regular mail later today. If you did not submit an official application for financial aid, your enrollment contract will reflect the full tuition rate. Please submit an official application as soon as possible to be reconsidered for aid.
Along with your contract, you should receive a cover letter inviting you to attend our first ever Academy Hill Town Hall Meeting. Please join David Wells, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Melissa Earls, Head of School, on Monday, February 24 at 6:30p in the AHS Community Room. We plan to discuss the current state of the school and our plans for moving forward together. We included conference call information for those unable to join us in person. Childcare will be available.
Re-enrollment contracts and 2020 - 2021 deposits are due by March 6. Please respect this deadline as we must determine class rosters before proceeding with new admissions and class assignments. We appreciate your cooperation.
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Academy Hill Welcomes Rona Leventhal, Storyteller
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Today the Early Learners, Discoverers, Travelers and Explorers will sail under oceans, walk to tops of mountains, and fly through the air. They will become tricksters, wise persons, turtles, possums, and eagles. How will they do all these things without leaving Academy Hill? Rona Leventhal, Storyteller, will bring them the power of the story!
If you have a child in one of these early grades, please ask him or her to retell one of Ms. Rona's stories, and then perhaps create a new story together!
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New Protocol for Inclement Weather Notifications
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After careful consideration, we have determined that it is best to discontinue the use of the emergency call notification system for inclement weather announcements. We will use the call system for emergencies or special announcements, but not for weather-related delays or cancellations.
Please continue to look for delay and cancellation announcements on the Western Mass News and WWLP websites, on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and via the all-family email distribution list.
This change is effective immediately.
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The Spring Non-Gala Gala is going to be a real "
HOOT"
ENANNY!
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To purchase a teacher ticket, please see Ms. Kelli!
Gala donations are now being accepted!
We are currently accepting all gala donations. Please bring your unopened bottles of wine or liquor, unused scratch tickets and gift cards, and any raffle or auction prizes to Kelli Brodhagen as soon as possible.
The 2020 Non-Gala Gala will be held on
Thursday, April 16th at the Westfield River Brewing Company in Southwick, MA.
Tickets are now on sale in the main office!
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Gala Prize Preview!
Courtesy of the Asik Family (Maral, '16 and Armen, '17)
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Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events
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Winter Vacation/February Staycation
Vacation: Week of February 17
Staycation: February 18 - 21
National French Contest - Grade 6
Tuesday, February 25
International Feast
Thursday, February 27
(See PA section below for more information!)
AHS at the Thunderbirds
Sunday, March 8
(See PA section below for more information!)
Teacher Professional Development Day
Monday, March 9
NO SCHOOL
Admissions Open House
Friday, March 13
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Middle School Shakespeare Performance
Wednesday, April 15
Annual Spring Non-Gala Gala
Thursday, April 16
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There is still time to join our growing list of Annual Fund donors. Please help us reach our goal. The Annual Fund supports the premier programs that make Academy Hill a uniquely enriching place to learn and grow - for all of our students.
New: Every family who makes a donation to the Academy Hill Annual Fund Drive will receive a complimentary raffle ticket at the Spring Non-Gala Gala! Each ticket is good for one entry to win a RESERVED PARKING SPOT at Academy Hill for the 2020-2021 school year!
Every gift matters!
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Parent Association News and Updates
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Thursday, February 27th! Join us!
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Each family should bring a dish that represents its culture, or is simply a family favorite.
The Feast starts at 5:30p in the AHS Community Room!
Please bring your reusable water bottle!
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If you plan to join your classmates on the ice for the National Anthem you must be in your seats in the AHS section by 2:30p.
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For all current AHSPA news and information, join the Parent Association Facebook Group
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Academy Hill has been named a Constant Contact All Star for 2018. Thank you to our subscribers for reading and responding to our emails! We remain proud of our strong commitment to home-school communication.
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